Developing new metal-based complexes for 18F-based radiopharmaceutical (PET) imaging applications
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry
Abstract
The project focusses on development of new metal complexes for radiofluorination for potential applications as next generation medical imaging agents via positron emission tomography (PET) - a very widely used medical imaging technique used in hospitals and clinics for detection of diseases such as cancers.
This project is at the synthetic chemistry/radiochemistry interface and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop metal fluoride complexes with macrocyclic co-ligands as possible PET tracer candidates, as well as to use the GE facilities at St Thomas' Hospital (London) to develop efficient methods for their radiofluorination (using the fluorine-18 isotope), purification and stability testing.
This project is at the synthetic chemistry/radiochemistry interface and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop metal fluoride complexes with macrocyclic co-ligands as possible PET tracer candidates, as well as to use the GE facilities at St Thomas' Hospital (London) to develop efficient methods for their radiofluorination (using the fluorine-18 isotope), purification and stability testing.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/R513325/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2023 | |||
| 2660111 | Studentship | EP/R513325/1 | 01/10/2019 | 31/03/2023 | Madeleine Woodward |